High-Profile Democrat Marc Elias Slams ABC News Over Trump Defamation Settlement
Marc Elias, a high-profile Democratic attorney, has blasted ABC News for settling a defamation lawsuit with President-elect Donald Trump. On Saturday, Elias took to social media to express his disappointment and disapproval of the settlement, calling it a sign that the network has “waved the white flag” when it comes to President Trump.
Elias pointed out that the settlement, which includes an apology and a $15 million payment to Trump, demonstrates that ABC News is once again kowtowing to the President’s demands. He also referenced other high-profile media figures, including Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, who have faced backlash for perceived loyalty to Trump.
In a series of posts, Elias criticized ABC News for prioritizing appeasement over journalistic integrity, stating that the network has chosen to “obey” Trump rather than stand up for the truth. He also joked that other major media outlets, such as MSNBC and The New York Times, may need to match the $15 million payment to Trump in order to keep up with Disney-owned ABC News.
Elias concluded his posts by expressing his intention to leave Twitter and join the new social media platform Bluesky, where he will continue to advocate for Democratic values and journalism integrity.
